CHRIST CHURCH WARWICK – WEEKLY BULLETIN
10 OCTOBER 2025
ARRIVAL OF MARTIN AND ELAINE FAIR
Martin and Elaine Fair have arrived in Bermuda(!), ahead of Martin’s Induction next week. We look forward to welcoming the Fairs back to Christ Church, after 34 years!
PREPARATION OF THE CHURCH FOR THE UPCOMING INDUCTION
A few more volunteers are being sought tomorrow, Saturday 11th October, from 9am to 12pm, to help clean and prepare the church for the upcoming Induction. If you’re able to help (for all or part of that time), please contact the church office (either by phone at 236-1882 or e-mail at .)
QUARTERLY COMMUNION – THIS SUNDAY
A formal, quarterly Communion will be celebrated during church this Sunday, 12th October (in place of the monthly informal Communion which had been scheduled.) Rev Dr. John Chalmers will conduct the Communion on his last Sunday as Interim Moderator and Locum Minster of Christ Church.
INDUCTION OF THE VERY REVEREND DR. MARTIN FAIR
Please be reminded that the Induction of our new Minister, the Very Reverend Dr. Martin Fair, will be held on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 7:00pm, in the church. Members of the International Presbytery will be with us to conduct the service. Following the service, there will be a reception in the Thorburn Hall.
CONGREGATIONAL LUNCHEON TO WELCOME MARTIN AND ELAINE FAIR
There will be a congregational luncheon after church on Sunday 19th October, in the Thorburn Hall, to welcome Martin and Elaine back to Christ Church. To help with planning, RSVPs would be appreciated; please e-mail the church office at .
MESSY CHURCH
Please note that the date of October’s Messy Church is now Saturday 25th October. This month’s theme is: Hello! I am… As always, the time will be 5:00pm – 6:30pm, and the location the Thorburn Hall. All ages are welcome!
CCY (CHRIST CHURCH YOUTH)
All children ages 3 years and up are welcome to attend CCY, held every Sunday in the Thorburn Hall during the 10am church service.
2025 CHURCH FAIR!
The date of this year’s church fair is Saturday 29th November. Please mark your calendars!
REQUEST FOR NEW CHOIR MEMBERS
Matt Nester, who is currently directing the Choir, is recruiting new Choir members. Anyone who would like to join is asked to speak to Matt at church, or to contact him by phone at 901-2813 or by e-mail at . Rehearsals are at 9am on Sundays.
CHRIST CHURCH 2026 ANNUAL PLEDGE
The 2026 Annual Pledge process has begun. Please refer to the e-mail of Friday 3rd October from Christ Church Bermuda for information on the Pledge process. The e-mail contains a link to the simple and secure, online Annual Pledge Form 2026. If you would prefer a hard-copy (paper) Pledge Form, or if you haven’t received the e-mail, please contact David Cartmill, Treasurer of Christ Church, at .
WORKSHOP ABOUT CHURCH OF SCOTLAND LEARNING
If you were unable to attend yesterday’s online workshop about navigating the Church of Scotland Learning platform, please be advised that a recording of the session will be available soon. To register on Church of Scotland Learning, please first visit the following page of The Church of Scotland website: www.churchofscotland.org.uk/resources/church-of-scotland-learning, and click on the Register to Church of Scotland Learning button.
INVITATION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESBYTERY
Please see, attached to this e-mail, an invitation from the International Presbytery to an online (Zoom) session about migration and the work of Mediterranean Hope, an organisation dedicated to ensuring the safety, dignity, and compassionate treatment of all people. This year, the International Presbytery is proud to support the vital work of Mediterranean Hope. The upcoming online session will be held on Tuesday 14th October at 1:00pm Bermuda-time. Please e-mail Fiona Kendall at to sign up and to receive the Zoom link.
SEARCHES FOR RENTED ACCOMMODATION IN BERMUDA
A member of the congregation, Matt Nester, is seeking rented accommodation as of the start of November. Matt is currently looking for a studio or one-bedroom apartment in any parish, or alternatively, a medium-or-long-term house-sit. If you can assist, please contact Matt at 901-2813 or .
Pastor Karsten Decker and his wife, Diana, are also seeking rented accommodation; they are looking for a 1-or-2-bedroom dwelling in any parish, as of the beginning of December. Pastor Karsten can be reached at 777-2493 or .
SUMMARY OF UPCOMING DATES
Saturday 11th October (9am-12pm) – preparation and cleaning of church for Induction
Sunday 12th October (during church service) – quarterly Communion
Tuesday 14th October (1:00pm Bermuda-time) – online session on Mediterranean Hope
Wednesday 15th October 2025 (7:00pm) – Induction of the Very Rev Dr. Martin Fair
Sunday 19th October (after church) – congregational luncheon to welcome the Fairs
Saturday 25th October (5:00pm-6:30pm) – Messy Church (Hello! I Am…)
Saturday 29th November (10am-3pm) – 2025 church fair!
CHRIST CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS
INTERIM MODERATOR AND LOCUM MINISTER
The Very Rev Dr. John Chalmers, the Interim Moderator of the Kirk Session of Christ Church Warwick and our Locum Minister, will remain in the post until Rev Dr. Fair’s Induction on Wednesday 15th October. John is contactable by e-mail at .
CHURCH OFFICE
The church office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm. Phone calls can be received on 236-1882, and e-mails at .
PASTORAL CARE
If you know of someone who is housebound or in need of a pastoral visit, please do contact the church. Our Locum Minister, Rev John Chalmers, can be reached directly at the e-mail address above. Pastoral visits may also be arranged through the church office.
SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday service at Christ Church is held each week at 10:00am. The Order of Service can be viewed in advance on the website, on the home page www.christchurch.bm. After the service each Sunday, you will find a video recording of the service on the website, under Sunday Archives at www.christchurch.bm/about-us/sunday-archives/, or on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@ChristchurchBermuda. If you are aware of someone who needs assistance with transportation to church, please contact the church office, and we will endeavour to arrange a lift.
CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS
Anyone who would like to receive the Weekly Bulletin and who isn’t already subscribed is asked to contact the church office. This Weekly Bulletin and past editions can be found on the church website at www.christchurch.bm/news-events/. The church calendar of upcoming events is also at that location, and at www.christchurch.bm/events/. Christ Church news and events can be found on our Facebook page too, at www.facebook.com/Christ.Church.Warwick.